A History of Economics
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-662-70176-8 (ISBN)
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Discover the captivating journey of the history of economic thought through the centuries with this comprehensive textbook. From the dawn of economic thought in ancient times to the emergence of modern economic theory in the twentieth century, this textbook reveals the evolution of ideas that have shaped our understanding of economics.
Ideal for advanced bachelor's and master's students in economics and related social sciences, this engaging resource illuminates the historical context of economic thought and its impact on real-world developments. It examines influential schools of economic thought, addresses major theoretical challenges, and highlights fundamental innovations that have shaped the development of the discipline.
The textbook explores a wide range of topics, including the economic philosophies of ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages, the influence of mercantilism and physiocracy, the profound contributions of Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Karl Marx to classical political economy, the marginalist revolution and neoclassicism, German historical economics, the evolution of macroeconomics, the rise of Keynesianism, and the enduring relevance of institutional economics. This is a must-read for students and anyone curious about the history of economics and economic history.
Volker Caspari is Professor emeritus of Economics at Technical University Darmstadt (Germany) and currently holds the position of Goethe Teaching Professor of Economics at Goethe-University Frankfurt since 2019. Previously, he served as Theodor-Heuss Lecturer at the New School University in New York. With his extensive expertise, he actively contributes to the field as Member of the Verein für Socialpolitik (VfS) in Germany, where he chaired the committee for the History of Economics from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he is Founding Member of the German Keynes Society. His research focuses on growth and long-run development, macroeconomics, and the history of economic thought.
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Economy of Ancient Greece and the Beginning of Economic Thought.- Chapter 3. The Economy in the Middle Ages.- Chapter 4. Reflections of the Economy in Scholastic Thought.- Chapter 5. The Age of Mercantilism.- Chapter 6. Physiocracy.- Chapter 7. The Age of Classical Political Economy.-Chapter 8. Marginalism and Utility Theory.- Chapter 9. Alfred Marshall and Neoclassicism.- Chapter 10. Capital Theory.- Chapter 11. The Historical National Economy.-Chapter 12. Developments in Economics after the First World War.- Chapter 13. Developments after the Second World War.- Chapter 14. Old and New Institutional Economics.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 24.1.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Springer Studies in the History of Economic Thought |
| Zusatzinfo | VII, 217 p. 28 illus., 14 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Berlin |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Wirtschaftsgeschichte |
| Wirtschaft ► Allgemeines / Lexika | |
| Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre ► Makroökonomie | |
| Schlagworte | Ancient economies • Classical Economics • classical political economy • Economic History • Economic Methodology • economic thinking in the Middle Ages • evolution of macroeconomics • German historical economics • History of Economics • History of Economic Thought • Institutional Economics • Keynesianism • marginalist revolution • mercantilism • Neoclassicism |
| ISBN-10 | 3-662-70176-6 / 3662701766 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-662-70176-8 / 9783662701768 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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